Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of a low back disability and right knee injury. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and the need for further development of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's initial claims for service connection were received by VA less than one year after he separated from active service, and the disabilities originated while he was serving on active duty. The effective date of the awards is set to October 1, 2006.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran's low back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and arthritis is not presumed to have been incurred therein. The right knee disability did not manifest in service and is otherwise unrelated to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a VA examination to determine his eligibility for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to May 21, 2013 was granted due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The hearing loss disability remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle and knee disabilities are as likely as not incurred in military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability and granted it. The right knee disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal involves the determination of appropriate ratings for her service-connected right knee disability, which includes osteoarthritis and a total knee arthroplasty. The case is currently pending as 'mixed' due to some issues being granted while others are denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back and left knee disorders are not related to his active service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for traumatic arthritis of the left knee, which is in excess of the initial 10 percent assigned. The Veteran's claim was remanded due to inadequate or incomplete development and a new VA examination was conducted.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent under Code 5261, but no higher. The evidence does not show limitation of flexion to a level that would warrant a separate rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a right knee examination, and obtaining lay statements from the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new or additional benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, heart disorder, and chest condition to include a left rib sternal articulation. The evidence does not support finding in-service incurrence of any disability or a nexus between service and current disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in several areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating prior to December 15, 2011. The left knee laxity claim was denied, but the Veteran's request for restoration of his 10% rating was granted.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability and denied her claim. For her left knee arthritis, she was awarded a 10% evaluation throughout the appeal period based on noncompensable limitation of motion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current seizure disorder, bilateral knee disability, or low back disability that is related to service. The claims are therefore denied.